Broke camp early to head to Revelstoke National Park but stopped on the way down the road at Bailey’s Chute to see if any salmon were jumping the chute.
It was another stunning example of power of water. The path of the water narrows due to a lava flow so it really roars through the chute area and the salmon have to go up that small but powerful falls to get to their spawning area. Also saw a dipper bird there—we had heard about them in the talk last night. They dip into the water and sometimes dive…not very big-fun to watch. But miles to travel so a gas stop in Clearwater and then we were off down to Mt. Revelstoke NP. It was a pretty ride. We stopped at the Visitor’s Center in the center of town and got some info and suggestion for a campground. We headed out to the Williamson’s Lake Campground and found a site. Put up the tent and then headed up the 25 KM road to the top of the mountain!
Pretty ride up and the higher up the more flowers. Parked at the lot and caught the shuttle to the top. Incredible. Because of heavy snowfall and a late melt off the flowers were also late and just spectacular!
There were three trails up at the top to wander so come with us...
The fire lookout...
Fauna too...
Wonderful! Headed back to camp and had dinner and hit the sack. Very quiet night.
